Join the Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee for a Sip and Shop on Sunday 27, 2026 from 10:00AM to 12:00 PM at at Dillard’s in The Green Hills Mall, 2140 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37215. Sip and Shop: An Exclusive Shopping Event: Browse a curated collection of stunning vintage designer handbags and accessories from Gucci, YSL, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, and Fendi while enjoying complimentary champagne and refreshments. At 11am, join us for a Dior trend show. Dior representatives will share the fascinating history of the brand while showcasing their latest make-up trends and more. Seating is limited for this event…
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By: Genma Holmes Photos Credit: Genma Holmes, Morganne Norwood, The Burley Family Some people plant gardens. Others share ideas, support their families or help their communities grow. For nearly 106 years, Hazel Suggs Burley has done all of these things. Mrs. Burley, who will celebrate her 106th birthday on October 3, 2026, received the Merit Award from the Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee on April 16, 2026, at the home of Keith and Deby Pitts. The award recognizes her lifelong dedication to gardening, community beautification, and service. Her work has left a lasting mark on North Nashville and beyond.A Family…
By: Dr. Laura Ferguson-Mimms Photo: Rod Wright The Onyx Giving Circle stands for an important idea in philanthropy: often, the most meaningful gift is one given freely, with no strings attached. Founded by Dr. Laura Ferguson-Mimms, the Onyx Giving Circle is a group of women dedicated to giving back. Each year during Black Philanthropy Month, they come together to honor a nonprofit leader and offer unrestricted support. The idea is simple but powerful: women join forces to help people and organizations making a real difference in their communities. The first person to receive the Onyx Giving Circle award was Emerald…
By Genma Holmes According to the 2025 Economic Report to the Governor of the State of Tennessee, prepared by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at UT’s Haslam School of Business, “The state’s agricultural and forestry industries directly and indirectly contributed $103 billion to the Tennessee economy,” says Andrew Muhammad, UTIA professor of agricultural economics. Decades before the annual reports were provided to Tennessee governors, Dr. Neal McAlpin, Sr., understood how the state’s agriculture influenced its economy from the ground up. McAlpin was a respected researcher, plant scientist, and horticulture specialist who taught at Tennessee State University from…